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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 470,015.20, 705,022.80 and 376,703.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 470,015.20, 705,022.80 and 376,703.20 is: 565,054.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    470,015.20 : 705,022.80 = 376,703.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    470,015.20/705,022.80 = 376,703.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    470,015.20x = 705,022.80 × 376,703.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    470,015.20x = 265,584,344,832.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,584,344,832.96/470,015.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565,054.80

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